Suck In That Gut

AUTHOR(S)

Price, Michael E.

PUB. DATE

April 2003

SOURCE

Men's Fitness;Apr2003, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p28

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Gives pieces of advice on tightening one's stomach muscles. Tips from Frank Zane, a former Mister Olympia, on creating a vacuum that will lead to a small waistline; Muscle considered as the trunk stabilizer; Positions suggested for stomach vacuum exercises.

ACCESSION #

9360474

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